08 April 1916 Thriller 12 mins
The story is built around the rivalry of two railroads, and the record run that is to decide the awarding of large mail contracts.
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Helen Gibson as Helen
True Boardman as The Engineer of the Mail Train
George A. Williams as Railroad President Benton
Roy Watson as President of the Rival Railroad
Scott Pembroke as Leader of the Road Agents
J. Gunnis Davis Director
United States 08 April 1916
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